Bracken Leas Primary School
URN: 144394 • Brackley NN13 6LF
Overview
- Name
- Bracken Leas Primary School
- URN
- 144394
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Harwood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01280707050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Magdalen Meadows, Brackley NN13 6LF
Summary
Bracken Leas Primary School is a mixed academy located in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, with a capacity for 420 pupils. The school serves a diverse student body of 422 children, primarily welcoming them in Early Years and supporting their educational journey through to Year 6. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual, fostering a sense of safety and happiness.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the ABLE framework—Achieve, Believe, Learn, Enjoy—underpins its approach to education. Bracken Leas aims to provide a rich and varied curriculum that encourages high expectations and ambition among students. The focus on high-quality teaching and excellent pastoral care ensures that every child can reach their potential while enjoying the learning process.
Bracken Leas is committed to building a strong community, welcoming visits from prospective parents, and encouraging open communication. The school values the involvement of families and aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, artistically, and athletically.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the ABLE framework—Achieve, Believe, Learn, Enjoy—underpins its approach to education. Bracken Leas aims to provide a rich and varied curriculum that encourages high expectations and ambition among students. The focus on high-quality teaching and excellent pastoral care ensures that every child can reach their potential while enjoying the learning process.
Bracken Leas is committed to building a strong community, welcoming visits from prospective parents, and encouraging open communication. The school values the involvement of families and aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, artistically, and athletically.
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Nearby alternatives
- Farthinghoe Primary School (70.5)
- Brackley Waynflete Infant School (70.2)
- The Radstone Primary School (65.3)
- Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery (62.2)
- Helmdon Primary School (61.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 2.60
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 209 | 213 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 214 | 203 | 420 | 3.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 415 | 217 | 198 | 420 | 1.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 415 | 217 | 198 | 420 | 1.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 404 | 211 | 193 | 420 | 2.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 397 | 207 | 190 | 420 | 1.30 |
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